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Google's DeepMind division is working with Commonwealth Fusion Systems to fine-tune the operation of its Sparc reactor using AI, aiming to achieve fusion power with zero emissions. The partnership will utilize DeepMind's Torax software and AI models to optimize the reactor's performance and control its operation.

OpenAI researchers claimed GPT-5 solved previously unsolved Erdős problems, but mathematician Thomas Bloom said this was a 'dramatic misrepresentation'. GPT-5 actually found existing solutions, not new ones.

NVIDIA has manufactured its first Blackwell wafer in the US, at TSMC's Arizona facility. The Blackwell platform is designed to revolutionize the AI industry, offering 25x less cost and energy consumption. This milestone marks a significant step towards strengthening NVIDIA's domestic chip manufacturing and reducing reliance on international supply chains.

Facebook's latest AI feature can scan a user's phone camera roll to suggest edits and create collages. The opt-in feature is available in North America and will be tested in other countries soon. It aims to help users find 'hidden gems' in their photo library and turn them into shareable content. Meta may train its AI models on user media if they choose to edit or share the suggested content.

Huawei has unveiled the ACT pathway for intelligent transformation, enabling enterprises to adopt large-scale AI. The pathway consists of assessing high-value scenarios, calibrating AI models using vertical data, and transforming business operations with scaled AI agents. Huawei's AI Scenario Assessment Framework, data governance tools, and AI-oriented ICT infrastructure support the implementation of the ACT pathway.

A study found that AI-generated lesson plans for civics education are uninspiring and lack critical thinking opportunities, with 90% promoting basic thinking skills and only 6% including multicultural content. Teachers should use AI as a tool to augment their lesson planning, rather than automate it.

OpenAI has paused deepfakes of Martin Luther King Jr. on its social app Sora after users created 'disrespectful' AI-generated videos. The company will now allow representatives or estates of historical figures to opt out of their likeness being used on the platform.

Pinterest is rolling out a 'tuner' tool that allows users to control the amount of AI-generated content in their feed. The tool, located in the settings page, enables users to select categories where they want to see more or less AI content. However, it does not promise a completely AI-free feed and only works on 'eligible image Pins' in certain categories.

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a computer vision system that enables everyday objects to predict and respond to human actions, potentially paving the way for more useful forms of domestic or industrial automation.

1minAI offers a lifetime subscription for $79.99, providing AI-driven writing assistance, design and photo editing options, and 4,000,000 credits per month. It simplifies the creative process and boosts efficiency, serving as an AI sidekick for businesses.

Auction house Sotheby's was breached on July 24, with attackers stealing Social Security numbers and financial account information. The company is offering 12 months of credit and identity monitoring services to affected individuals.

UK communications regulator Ofcom has announced the outcome of the principal stage of an auction to release more mobile airwaves to improve 5G services in the busiest places. Three companies – EE, O2, and VodafoneThree – took part in the auction, committing to pay £39m for 5.4 GHz of spectrum in the mmWave band.

A rootkit campaign has been observed exploiting a Cisco Simple Network Management Protocol vulnerability to install Linux rootkits on exposed network devices, allowing remote code execution and persistent unauthorized access. The exploit uses a combination of SNMP and Telnet flaws to gain control and hide its presence.

Amazon is investing in a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) in Richland, Washington, to power its AI and cloud services. The SMR will have a modular design, producing up to 960 megawatts of power, with an initial capacity of 320 megawatts. Construction is expected to start before the end of the decade, with operations beginning in the 2030s.

Google has officially ended its Privacy Sandbox project, which aimed to replace third-party cookies in Chrome. The project was launched in 2019 but faced delays and regulatory hurdles. Google will continue to work on improving privacy across Chrome, Android, and the web, but without the Privacy Sandbox branding.

Aramex has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate its global IT modernization. The company has migrated its Oceania datacentre to the AWS cloud, marking the start of a global transformation to build an AI-ready, cloud-native infrastructure. This move is expected to optimize costs, enhance security, and improve resilience, while also enabling the company to harness the power of data and accelerate its digital transformation mission.

Wikimedia reports an 8% drop in Wikipedia page views due to AI bots and summaries in search results. The foundation attributes this decline to the rise of LLM chatbots and AI-generated summaries, which provide answers directly to searchers, often based on Wikipedia content. This trend poses an existential risk to Wikipedia, potentially threatening its standards of verifiability, neutrality, and transparency.

North Korean hackers are using a blockchain-based technique called EtherHiding to deliver malware and steal cryptocurrency. This method embeds malicious code in smart contracts, making it resilient against takedown efforts. The technique is part of a larger social engineering campaign targeting developers in the crypto and tech sectors.

The Dutch government's special administrative measures on Nexperia, a key supplier of automotive chips, may lead to a shortage of these chips. The company's Chinese subsidiary is prohibited from exporting specific components, which could disrupt the global automotive supply chain. The European Automobile Manufacturers' Association and the US trade body Alliance for Automotive Innovation have expressed concerns about the potential impact on the industry.

A survey found 95% of legacy SAP users struggle to build a positive business case for migrating to S/4HANA, citing uncertainty over SAP's migration policies and deadlines. SAP has set aggressive support deadlines for its legacy ECC system, ending mainstream support in 2027 and extended support in 2030.